Bacon’s domination of the internet may lead one to believe otherwise, but there are folks in this world who don’t dig on the swine. Or the beef, chicken, turkey, and fish, for that matter. For these non-meat-eaters, World Vegetarian Day, October 1, is the time to shine. The date –…
Nicole DannaSpiced angry lobster, one of Fuku’s signature dishes. It used to be that you couldn’t find a descent Asian-themed restaurant anywhere near downtown West Palm Beach. That was until about six months ago, when several Asian-themed establishments showed up. Among them Fuku (pronounced foo-koo), a bold new lounge-like pan-Asian…
The third annual Porketarian dinner series at Elle’s is happening this weekend and if you’re the kind of person who thinks it’s divine to dine on swine (with optional wine), then you’ll want to read on.Elle’s chef/partner Luci Rosende has put together a menu featuring as much pork, bacon, and…
Most people probably don’t think of Florida as a place with deserts, but if you look closely, they’re there. They run up and down what city planner types call “the transportation corridor.” They are the areas immediately surrounding I-95. They are food deserts. Researchers call them “red zones.” They are…
A drop kick from the ocean a few blocks north of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront hustle, you’ll find Thasos Greek Taverna — the new Greek restaurant from first-time restaurateurs Gus Leontarakis and Sophia Mylona. The building at the corner of A1A and Oakland Park Boulevard was once a Denny’s but…
Going from a 160-seat high-end oceanfront resort bistro to a cozy 60-seat eatery may seem like a step down for some chefs, but for newly-appointed d.b.a. Executive Chef Steve Zobel, it’s a dream come true. “It reminds me of the places you find at home,” Zobel, a Manhattan native, told…
The west side of Broward is always playing second fiddle to its beachside county cousin. But Steve Simon and the rest of the Food Truck Invasion team are looking to show a little love for folks west of I-95. Beginning Tuesday, October 16, Plantation will have a new weekly food…
This past July, the Royal Pig Pub & Kitchen debuted in Fort Lauderdale with a smart concept that capitalizes on popular trends. With its ingredient-driven comfort fare, an upscale pub ambiance, and a solid craft-beer and mixology program, the restaurant injects some life into the monotonous dining scene in downtown…
This past July, the Royal Pig Pub & Kitchen debuted in Fort Lauderdale with a smart concept that capitalizes on popular trends. With its ingredient-driven comfort fare, an upscale pub ambiance, and a solid craft-beer and mixology program, the restaurant injects some life into the monotonous dining scene in downtown…
Unlike some of our Judeo-Christian brethren who apologize for their wrongdoings throughout the year and flagellate themselves accordingly, we Jewish people condense all of that into one depressing day of fasting, prayer and spending time with extended family: Yom Kippur. The best part of this holiday comes tonight, on Yom…
Oh how we love Paula Deen more than a stick of butter. Not only is she the queen of southern hospitality, but she has something in common with Clean Plate Charlie — the lady can curse up a blue streak.See also: Paula Deen Named Maxim’s Hottest Female Television ChefOf course,…
Fort Lauderdale’s first Street Food Rumble will pit more than 40 of the area’s best food trucks against one another.Joshen Esser, who helped to organize the once-chaotic food truck industry into a somewhat organized scene with his Gourmet Truck Expos, is one of the founders behind the event.Esser said the…
You know that feeling when you’re out to dinner having a good time with your friends, but even though you’re laughing and enjoying your food, deep down you know the meal is lacking something?And we all know what that something is: height. If only this table were levitating 180 feet…
Bacon lovers — which, judging from the entirety of the internet, covers roughly 95 percent of you — were majorly bummed when, earlier this month, 40,000 pounds of bacon were ruined in a highway accident in Illinois. In light of information from Britain’s National Pig Association (NPA), that homegrown bacon…
Oktoberfest has officially started in Germany and across the pond in Cincinnati. Both cities have much in common — beer drinking, dirndls, and plenty of wieners. Except in Cincinnati, you’re encouraged to pet your wiener and allow it to roam free instead of slathering mustard on it. That’s right! We’re…
Rabbit tostadas. Gator sausage. Wild boar tenderloin. They’re all on the menu — or have been — at Coolinary Cafe in Palm Beach Gardens, which opened in March.Tim Lipman, the 32-year-old chef/owner, and his wife, Jenny, are the cool kids behind this hip 47-seat eatery. Lipman has an arsenal of…
7-Eleven is no stranger to clever marketing schemes, but their 7-Election campaign — which kicked off earlier this month — is, like, genius level selling. Now through Election Day (Tuesday, November 6) cast your vote by spending money while a subsidiary tallies the election; just like in real life! The…
There’s little more than a week until Dine Out Lauderdale kicks off (it starts Monday, October 1). That gives South Florida diners a little time to sort through the special three-course menus on offer at the 40 participating restaurants, which range from Hallandale Beach north to Lighthouse Point, and as…
We’re not sure whether that’s a giant rat, a squirrel, or a really weird-looking kitten. We just know it should not be hanging out in a Wilton Manors restaurant…
Today is the official first day of fall — the autumnal equinox, if you will — and it feels just like it, right? Not so much? Whatever; doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the non-existent-for-now season with a sampling of cool weather flavors (and no, that doesn’t mean candy corn Oreos)…
Yesterday, we caught up with Aran Goyoaga, the acclaimed blogger, photographer, and food stylist, about her upcoming cookbook. Today, we have a sneak peak into the book, which won’t be released until October 23. This is her children’s favorite cookie — soft, chewy and packed with chocolate chips and homemade…
What’s better than a plate of huge, tender meatballs? A side of hunky muscle?Here’s your chance to meet the Steve Martorano, the man behind Fort Lauderdale’s celebrity-frequented eatery, Cafe Martorano in Oakland Park. He also runs a Martorano’s in Las Vegas and another here at the Seminole Hard Rock in…
